High-Performance Systems Architect

4 days ago

Palo Alto, California, United States AISERA Full time
About Aisera

Aisera is a leading provider of AI Copilot solutions, utilizing advanced Generative AI to drive business transformation and revenue growth. Our innovative approach combines industry-specific LLMs with human-like experiences to deliver exceptional results. With 400+ integrations and 1200+ prebuilt workflows, our customers achieve remarkable automation and cost reduction.

Awarded numerous recognitions, including FastCompany Best Workplaces for Innovators, Inc 5000 Award for Fastest Growth, and Forbes AI50. Our seasoned founding team has led several successful startups and acquisitions, giving employees significant responsibility and ownership. We value empathy in our customers and colleagues, making us a dynamic and fast-paced team.

The Role: Senior Performance Engineer

We seek an experienced Senior Performance Engineer to ensure the high performance, reliability, and efficiency of our software systems and applications. This role demands a strong understanding of system architecture, load testing, performance tuning, and monitoring, along with hands-on experience in identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks. The ideal candidate will have a deep technical understanding of Performance engineering, strategic mindset, and strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Performance Testing & Analysis: Design, develop, and execute performance tests to simulate load, stress, and scalability scenarios. Monitor system and application performance using tools like JMeter and/or Gatling. Collect, analyze, and interpret performance metrics to identify bottlenecks or degradation points.
  • Optimization & Tuning: Collaborate with development teams to optimize code, algorithms, and data access patterns. Configure and tune databases, applications, and web services to meet performance goals. Analyze infrastructure components (CPU, memory, network) and recommend adjustments for optimal performance.
  • System Architecture Review: Participate in design and architecture reviews to incorporate performance considerations early in the development lifecycle. Recommend architectural improvements to improve scalability, latency, and throughput. Work with DevOps and infrastructure teams to ensure systems are well-architected for performance and scale.
  • Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Implement real-time performance monitoring solutions to proactively detect performance issues. Collaborate with incident response teams to resolve performance-related production incidents. Conduct root cause analysis for performance issues and recommend corrective actions.
  • Documentation & Reporting: Document performance test cases, results, and optimization techniques for team reference. Create regular performance reports and dashboards to provide visibility into application performance. Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders, including engineers, product managers, and executive leadership.
Requirements:
  • 5+ years of experience in performance engineering or a related field.
  • Proven experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter and/or Gatling) and monitoring solutions (e.g., Grafana, Prometheus, New Relic).
  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
  • Proficient in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python).
  • Solid understanding of network protocols, databases, and web application architectures.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automation, and deployment practices.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certified Performance Testing Professional.
  • Startup experience.
  • Experience with Enterprise SaaS Products.
About Compensation

At Aisera, we strive to offer equitable and explainable compensation programs. Base pay within the range of $125,000-$175,000 USD is determined by a candidate's skills, expertise, or experience. Located in the Bay Area, CA.

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